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Just a bit of fun. You may have seen the ads on TV. If you hover over the image above you can listen to some nice classical music, click on it to find out more.

Be the first to listen, download & explore BBC Radio 3’s Composers of the Year content with their brand new “Step In” badge;

Listen to music extracts of four great classical composers: Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn, who all celebrate anniversaries in 2009. Share your favourite pieces with you friends & fellow classical music fans.

Download podcasts about each composer such as Andrew Pinnock’s look at how Purcell’s skills as an entrepreneur helped enhance his reputation.